they’re going back….

(okay, I know you all know that awesome Staples commercial with the kids standing and staring in dismay at the wall of school supplies while the dad whizzzzzzes by on the shopping cart with the song "the most wonderful time of the year" playing in the background. Seriously, one of my all time favorite commercials. EVER. I crack up just thinking about it.)

Well, Jack & Patrick started their first day of 4TH GRADE (holy crap) today. They had a great day, loved their teachers (Patrick has the same teacher he had for Kindergarten) and were both so happy to see their friends. They got great kids in their classes, so that’s always a big indicator of how the year will go. Looks good so far.

I’ve been busy filling out paperwork, writing checks, and getting organized all for the first day of school. Everything seemed to run smoothly this morning here at home (although I had to wake everyone including Timmy up at 8am. I did NOT like setting the alarm clock. Nope. Not at all.) The boys were sporting new backpacks, new lunchboxes, and new clothes for their first day. Nice to see everyone and everthing all clean and shiny for the start of a hopefull clean and shiny school year.

Timmy had his first day back at OT and PT and he loved seeing his ‘teachers’ there. He totally konked out for about an hour nap- the poor kid was exhausted between me waking him up and going back to therapy. Wait til school starts for him next week, plus the PT and OT 2x a week. I think the nap may be making a brief return until he gets used to his busy schedule again.

The boys said they had a "great day" back at school. Looking forward to a fun 4th grade year! I can’t wait to see what they learn and how they grow. God, they’re big, huh?